Ornellaia 2021, Bolgheri DOC Superiore, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Intense ruby color, complex dark fruit and spice aromas. Rich and elegant on the palate, with silky tannins and a persistent finish. Ages 18 months in barrique. Perfect with red meats and cheeses.
Italy - Tuscany, Bolgheri DOC Superiore Dry, full-bodied red wine Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
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Colour
Intense and brilliant ruby red
Bouquet
Complex, with notes of dark fruits, sweet spices, tobacco, and balsamic nuances.
Taste
Rich and elegant, with silky tannins, powerful structure, and a long, persistent finish.
Alcohol content
14.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large structured red wine glass, Bordeaux type
Pairings
Red meats, noble game, aged cheeses, truffle-based dishes.
Refinement
18 months in barriques (70% new), then 12 months in bottle.
Vinification
Separate fermentation by variety in steel, malolactic in barrique and steel. Blending after 12 months.